Working On A Slope - Volvo EC330B Operator's Manual

Operating instructions
74 Safety and responsibility
90 ~110
20~30cm
90 ~110
20~30cm

Working on a slope

WARNING!
While travelling on a slope, keep the angle between boom
and arm at 90 - 110 °, and raise the bucket 20 - 30 cm from
the ground.
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Do not descend backward on a slope.
Do not change direction or travel a cross on a slope.
Change direction on level ground, if necessary first come
down to level ground and make a detour.
If the machine slides, immediately lower the bucket to the
ground.
Do not perform swing work or operation of attachments.
The machine can turn over due to unbalance.
Especially, do not swing a loaded bucket. In unavoidable
case, pile up earth on the slope, and make the machine
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level and stable.
Do not travel on a slope of 30 ° or more.
Caution on a slope
If the engine shuts down on a slope, do not operate the swing func-
tion, since the superstructure may be swung under its own weight
and cause tipping or side slipping.
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Be careful when opening or closing the doors on a slope, opera-
tional force may be changed rapidly.
Make sure to keep the doors closed.
When operating up on a slope of 15 º or more, position the ma-
chine as illustrated.
If the track shoes slip on a slope, thrust the bucket into the ground,
and pull the arm in to assist the track drive to move the machine
up the slope.
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When operating down on a slope of 15 º or more, position the ma-
chine as illustrated and travel at low speed.
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